All posts of Victoria Arpels

I recently did a Facebook Live Event demonstrating nail shapes. If you want to improve your skills, watch now!
Have you got any questions? Want to know something specifically or just join in the debate? Ask Victoria in the comments section and she will respond. If you like the video please share it too :-)

In this video, Victoria demonstrates a nail art design perfect for those Christmas parties!
Don't be afraid to experiment though, you should also be careful of not overdoing it otherwise your nails can become a fashion disaster. Now you ask yourself: how do I start with painting my Christmas nails? Below is an example of a design that you can try out for a start for your Christmas nail art project.

sillage: (noun) the degree to which a perfume’s fragrance lingers in the air when worn Sillage is one of my favorite words. It’s French for wake or trail, and it’s used colloquially as the trail of aroma a woman leaves behind her when she walks by. Maybe you’ve walked past someone who smells wonderful, […]

When I started seeing these hologram nails I was like, HOW?? I deep creeped on the www and found that it’s done with an impossibly fine powder. There are tons of “hologram” nail polishes out there but this is referred to in the nail world as “hologram chrome powder” or “hologram mirror powder” and it’s not a regular polish

Perfecting the perfect pout doesn’t always come easily, and it can seem like a constant struggle to ensure your lipstick actually lasts the distance. Whilst formulation definitely comes into play, prepping your lips can add hours onto your lipstick longevity. We’ve got all the best tips on how you can prep, apply and finish your […]

If you have designer clothing items and accessories, you want to treat them like the special items they are! They don’t belong in cramped places where they could get wrinkled, dirty, or underappreciated, right ladies? So here are 7 tips to help you glam up your clothes’ home right in your own closet—with easy, simple […]

There are a million “tips and tricks” out there for quickly drying your at-home manicure and pedicure. But if you’ve tried some of them, you’ll know that they can often do more harm than good, creating lumps and marks in the polish that look unsightly. So what actually works to dry your nails quickly and […]

Unless you’re a pro, it’s super hard to get at-home nails to look salon-worthy. No matter how careful you are with the brush, how much you buff, or all the top coats you add on, it never looks the same. Why is that? It may not be your nail polish, but your hands! That’s right. […]

If you want to define and intensify your eye makeup, eyeliner is one of the best products you can have in your makeup bag. Whether you want to master a sophisticated cat-eye, or opt for a rock and roll smokey eye, it’s crucial you pick the right liner for the look. There are both advantages […]